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What is the velocity of a car if it goes 25 m in 5.0 s?
publish date: 2023/12/27 20:55:45.974364 UTC
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Correct Answer
5.0 m/s
Explanation
If velocity is defined as a distance quantity divided by a time quantity, then velocity is 25 meters/5.0 seconds. Dividing the numbers gives us 25/5.0 = 5.0, and dividing the units gives us meters/second, or m/s. The velocity is 5.0 m/s.
Reference
Beginning Chemistry v. 1.0